Sewer, Hand Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for Sewers, Hand — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$36,480
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$17.54
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$47,570
entry level starts ~$27,680
Pay Grade
C
below-average pay · 2,000 employed

How much does a Sewer, Hand make?

A Sewer, Hand earns a median annual salary of $36,480 in the United States, which works out to roughly $17.54 per hour for full-time work. Most Sewers, Hand earn between $27,680 at the entry level and $47,570 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $33,330 and $40,720 a year.

That is $24,910 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

Sewer, Hand salary range by percentile

Half of all Sewers, Hand earn between $33,330 and $40,720 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$27,680$13.31
25th percentile (early career)$33,330$16.02
50th percentile (median)$36,480$17.54
75th percentile (experienced)$40,720$19.58
90th percentile (top earners)$47,570$22.87

Highest-paying states for Sewer, Hand

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Colorado leads the country for Sewer, Hand pay at $47,600 a year, followed by Washington ($45,170) and California ($42,420). At the other end, Louisiana posts the lowest median at $27,040 — a gap of $20,560 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1Colorado$47,600$22.88+30%
2Washington$45,170$21.72+24%
3California$42,420$20.39+16%
4Iowa$42,290$20.33+16%
5South Carolina$39,690$19.08+9%

Workforce and education

About 2,000 people work as Sewers, Hand in the United States. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Sewer, Hand make in the United States?
The median Sewer, Hand salary in the United States is $36,480 per year, or about $17.54 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $27,680, while the top 10% of earners make $47,570 or more.
How does Sewer, Hand pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C (below-average pay), the Sewer, Hand median of $36,480 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Sewers, Hand the most?
Colorado is the highest-paying state for Sewers, Hand, with a median salary of $47,600 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Sewer, Hand?
Becoming a Sewer, Hand typically requires a high school diploma. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
How many Sewers, Hand work in the United States?
About 2,000 people were employed as Sewers, Hand in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.